1625 (Moose, Black Bear)
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Hunt ID: 1625-CA-NL-G-L-5000-MooseBBear-N2DERGA-H2ARR--Great Moose and Black Bear Hunting You have applied for a moose license in the norther US states for a coons age or two. You have hunted deer, antelope and elk. Now you want to move up to the biggest sub-species of the deer family, a moose but have heard that the price tags can break $ 10,000. When you look at how many points you have from applying years have passed and you have payed for application after application and you can’t even smell moose. In fact, the though has come to mind that you will probably die before the moose does! It is time to think outside the box of narrow thinking if you want to shoot a moose, bow, rifle or muzzleloader while you can still physically walk. If you could just buy a Big Bull Moose license and then pay an outfitter $6000 to guide you and provide your transportation and property would you do that. Also keep in mind that you want a guide even more when you shoot this animal the size of a horse 2 miles back in and know that it is a joke to try to pack it out on your back. Your guide has horses, the number 1 requirement for a moose outfitter/guide in the US. If you contact one and he doesn’t have horses then move on to the next one. That is what a Moose hunt in the US runs after you do finally draw a licenses… if you ever do. The problem is you must turn the ties on your Shiras Moose. The fact is there are more “Want-to-Be” Moose hunters than moose as we are all aware by the low drawing odds and the large amount of money we put into applications and such for the draw. The facts show that more people finally quit putting in for moose in the US because they reach old age, or the age that they physically could not make the hunt anymore, then people that ever draw the license. Normal costs for as Moose in the US states & Why I go to Newfoundland for Moose The licenses for a US resident of a taste that you are applying run $200-$400. If you don’t live in a state that doesn’t have any moose then you are up in the $1200 to $2000 range just for the coveted license to kill. So, in the US a moose hunt could run the lucky winner that drew the license at odds lower than any Powerball or other lotters anywhere from $6400 to $ 8 Grand ! What if I showed you where you could put a bullet in a moose for less than that amount ? The farther you look to the west and north in Canada the bigger and the higher priced and the lower success you will find. The reason is that the Moose density drops signifyingly after you leave Newfoundland. The answer is a reputable Guide and Outfitter in newfoundland, north east of the State of Maine. One of the difficulties is the secret is out so many book a full year in advance, but eventually you will get to go. The price is only $ 5995, and you guaranteed license is about what you would pay for an Iowa Whitetail or Montana Mule Deer license, about $595. (Keep reading I am not done yet) If I told you that you can also get a big black bear on this hunt for only $2500. Well that is not bad but at discounted hunts WE CAN do better. Instead of $8900 I can get you the moose of your choice along with a bear of your choice for only $ 5295. The Moose license and tag is under $600 and the Bear about half that amount. He does not charge extra for the bear so it is a no brainer to shoot a bear as well. Success on Newfoundland Moose I can simply say if you can shoot you can take a moose hunters on a 5 day Moose hunt with this outfitter. With almost unlimited territory, 25 plus years of guiding moose hunters in Newfoundland, and the equipment necessary to hunt the Newfound land country you will see moose, and if you can shoot you will take home a moose. What about success? Well in Newfoundland there are more Moose than people, that’s a good start. Then black bear live throughout the province and many, many have never seen a man. There is no question, that you will be in the best place to hunt moose in North America right now. Consider two facts: 1. Newfoundland boasts a current moose population of approximately 120,000 and hunter success rates across the province exceed 79 percent plus. Probably the highest success rate of any big game I that I know of on a free ranging big game animal. This outfitters part of the successful 79% plus group, not the 21% that don’t fill. That percentage is absorbed by, ”Fly by Night” and new guides and outfitters along with locals that hunt and do not have the equipment required to travel the Newfoundland back country. This and the low price are the reason that I select this outfitter when I want a successful Moose hunt. 2. Moose experts agree that Newfoundland has the densest moose population in North America. These large well-managed populations provide a great hunt and even better eating. Well known as the top of the line as table fare there is never a problem with what to do with the meat if you don’t want to take it home with you. Bringing the Meat home with You Tricks of the Trade But wait, why not take it home I always do. Also, I never derive to Newfoundland although you currently can it is paved roads all the way and even a short vehicle ferry to this massive island of a province. What I do is fly into the main airport in Newfoundland called “Deer Lake.” Which is in the main town of Newfoundland, Gander. From there I don’t rent a car, the outfitter picks me up and we drive to camp, which is a lodge not a tent as most of us understand a camp to be. Out on the Hunt After a good night’s sleep, we hunt for moose out of an Argo, ATV, Boat or truck depending on the terrain and where pre-scouting has shown the most and the biggest moose in the area are staying. Since moose are not migratory as elk or western mule and whitetail deer, once they are spotted their travels are only a couple of miles at the most. The average time on the hunt before filling the license is about 2.5 days, this allows you to hunt the better bear areas if you did not see any bears when you are Moose hunting. Simply put if you can shoot, you are going to take home a moose. There are no guarantees in the outfitting business. However, we will do everything in our power to provide you with the best hunting trip imaginable. Our success rate demonstrates our commitment to you since it runs in the 90 % plus category. We provide experienced, knowledgeable guides who are thoroughly familiar with all species and their habitats. These are black bears, not grizzly’s as in other parts of Canada. There is no danger of them attacking they are as timid as deer and get huge due to the lack of hunting and large amounts of food sources available because of all the water sources. If this is a fantastic area for Moose there is no way to count the bear but they are more plentiful in many areas as moose just a bit shier. Plentiful food supplies, ideal habitat and very light hunting pressure have allowed the black bears in Newfoundland to grow very large. Black bears on the island average between 200 to 400 pounds, some have been recorded as high as 700 pounds. Hunting season for black bears are staged in both the spring and fall, and still the population is still very stable. In the fall when you are hurting the will be bigger and weigh more from eating all spring, summer and fall. In the spring they look like they are living in someone else’s skin because they can lose a couple of hundred pounds during the winter hibernation. Caribou are the Mountain variety that are not as big as the Barren Ground sub-Species. They are only in huntable numbers in Newfoundland. Because of this and hunters going for their Caribou Grand Slam and the numbers being monitored closely these are very pricy hunts. Not one recommended for someone just want to shoot a caribou. The Caribou in Newfoundland hunts average as high as $10,000, when a barren ground caribou in Alaska can be half that price and twice the size. Fishing is available but done at a minimal amount because everyone is focused on the moose hunting. In the spring and summer is a much better time. Spring bear and fishing is a good combination. Back at the Lodge you will be nestled in one of the most productive hunting areas in Newfoundland. It is complete with hot and cold running water, electricity, fireplaces and lounge meeting area. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living rooms downstairs. The sleeping loft offers dormitory conditions and is divided into two private areas.